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Price Guide
9 Nights - £3,785pp

Flight Inclusive Price from UK

Tour Info
  • International Flights from the UK
  • Galapagos Roundtrip Flight
  • 7 nights Galapagos Cruise
  • 2 nights Quito/Guayaquil
  • All meals on cruise
  • Shore excursions
  • Transfers included
  • Bilingual naturalist guide

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Galapagos Cruise - Tip Top II

Tip Top II

Tip Top II

Matrimonial Suite Cabin

Matrimonial Suite Cabin

Double Cabin

Double Cabin

Cabin with Private Balcony

Cabin with Private Balcony

Sun Deck

Sun Deck

Lounge Area

Lounge Area

Galapagos Sunset

Galapagos Sunset

Explore and Discover

Explore and Discover

Kayaking

Kayaking

 

M/C Tip Top II was built in 2008 and redesigned in 2016 to offer the highest level of comfort and one of the very best cruises in the Galapagos.

With just 10 cabins and a stable ride, this is a great option for an intimate boutique cruise in the Galapagos.

Naturalist guides on board are trained for the excursions and of course certified by the Galapagos National Park.

Snorkelling, panga riding and kayaking are all offered, making this is a good choice for those looking to get out on the water independently.

 

At a Glance

  • International flights
  • Galapagos roundtrip flight
  • Airport transfers (mainland Ecuador)
  • 2 nights Quito/Guayaquil
  • 7 nights accommodation on board the M/C Tip Top II
  • All Transfers in Galapagos: Airport - Yacht - Airport
  • Three meals a day (Galapagos cruise)
  • Drinking water, tea or coffee
  • Visit to the Islands
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Kayaking
  • Panga Riding

Day 1: Fly UK - Ecuador

Fly from the UK to Ecuador.

On arrival at Quito or Guayaquil you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.

Overnight Quito or Guayaquil.

Day 2: Mainland Ecuador - Baltra - Galapagos Cruise

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Baltra in the Galapagos. 

On arrival you will be transferred to the pier for boarding the Tip Top II.

After navigating a short while, disembark on Playa Las Bachas, and visit Flamingo Lagoon.

The on board naturalist will accompany the walk, with information about the environment, flora and fauna - especially the birdlife here.

There will be some time for swimming and snorkelling.

In the evening there will be a short orientation talk about the Galapagos Islands in general and a welcome cocktail with the entire crew followed by dinner.

Overnight M/C Tip Top II. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 3: Galapagos Cruise

After breakfast, it's a wet landing on Sullivan Bay, a perfect place to get a feel for the volcanic origin of the islands.

There will be some time for swimming and snorkelling.

Return to the boat for lunch and the afternoon stop is a dry landing on Bartholomew Island, with a hike to the summit.

Return to the yacht for dinner and a nightly orientation talk.

Overnight M/C Tip Top II. All meals included.

Day 4: Galapagos Cruise

After breakfast, take a panga ride for a dry landing on Prince Phillips’s Steps (Barranco).

Take a walk here to learn about the interesting lives of the birds on this island.

After lunch on board, Tip Top II cruises to Darwin Bay, where there is a wet landing followed by a walk to watch for frigate birds, herons, mockingbirds, boobies, shorebirds, turtles, marine iguanas and more.

There will be some time for swimming, snorkelling or kayaking.

Dinner on the Yacht is followed by an orientation talk about conservation efforts in the Islands.

Overnight M/C Tip Top II. All meals included.

Day 5: Galapagos Cruise

After breakfast, there is a wet landing on James Bay (Puerto Egas), to walk and observe sponges, snails, hermit crabs, a variety of shore birds, barnacles and the endemic four-eyed blenny, marine iguanas and sea lions.

There will be some time for swimming, snorkelling or kayaking both in the morning and afternoon today.

Return to the boat for lunch and in the afternoon, navigate around Buccaneer Cove (Caleta Bucanero), an area of steep cliffs and dark beaches.

Return to the Yacht for dinner and a nightly orientation talk.

Overnight M/C Tip Top II. All meals included. 

Day 6: Galapagos Cruise

After breakfast, take a panga ride to Punta Vicente Roca where there are plenty of sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed and masked boobies and flightless cormorants.

There will be some free time for swimming and snorkelling.

After lunch on board, there is a dry landing on Punta Espinoza where there is a large colony of sea lions, lots of marine iguanas,  flightless cormorants and clumps of lava cactus.

Return to the Yacht for dinner and nightly orientation.

Overnight M/C Tip Top II. All meals included.

Day 7: Galapagos Cruise

After breakfast, there is a wet landing at Urbina Bay to take a walk and see an area of coral, land iguanas, flightless cormorants and giant tortoises.

There will be some free time for swimming and snorkelling.

Return to the Yacht for lunch and in the afternoon there is a panga ride around the islets of Elizabeth Bay to see marine iguanas, penguins, marine turtles, seabirds and shorebirds, herons and blue-footed boobies.

Return to the Yacht for dinner and nightly orientation.

Overnight M/C Tip Top II. All meals included.

Day 8: Galapagos Cruise

After breakfast there is an expedition to the Sierra Negra Volcano, considered to be the oldest of the volcanoes on Isabela.

The adventure begins with a 45 minute bus ride to the highlands of Isabela, to arrive at Paradero Sierra Negra, from where it's a walk along the slopes of the Volcano.

The trail leads to Volcan Chico (on the northeast of Sierra Negra Volcano), a fissure composed of volcanic scum and lava.

This fissure had its last eruption on 1979 and the volcanic activity lasted for a week.

From here you have an amazing view of the north of the island and if the day is clear you can enjoy a majestic view of the Perry Isthmus.

This expedition allows you to step through volcanic features and over lava flows formed very recently.

Return to the Yacht for lunch and in the afternoon visit Humedales, where you can see series of lagoons, mangrove species, flamingos and numerous migratory birds.

Also visit Breeding Center “Arnaldo Tupiza”, a tortoise breeding centre.

Return to the Yacht for dinner and nightly orientation.

Overnight M/C Tip Top II. All meals included.

Day 9: Baltra - Mainland Ecuador

After breakfast, land at the pier for a visit to the Charles Darwin Station and its Interpretive Centre before transferring to Baltra Airport for your scheduled flight to the mainland.

On arrival in mainland Ecuador, transfer to your chosen hotel.

Overnight Quito or Guayaquil. Breakfast included.

Day 10: Mainland Ecuador - UK

Transfer to Quito or Guayaquil Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 11: Arrive UK

Arrive back in the UK.

Tip Top II is more stable than other yachts of its size and its fleet has vast experience in Galapagos operations, being owned by one of the first families that settled on the archipelago.

M/C Tip Top II has eight experienced crew members who provide a very personalised service on board.

M/C Tip Top II only carries 16 passengers offering guests privacy and a cosy atmosphere, perfect for exploring the Galapagos.

The vessel features 4 cabins with balconies in the upper deck and 6 cabins in the main deck.

Bear ind mind that only cabins 9 and 10 have King-size beds, the remaining cabins being twins.

Each cabin has a private bathroom, safe box, hairdryer and air conditioning.

The chef on board combines Ecuadorian and International cuisine and there is always purified water, coffee and herbal tea free of charge any time of day.

The Tip Top Catamaran features a passenger lounge inside and an outside bar and dining area. 

There is a shaded area on the sun deck with sun chairs and tables - a great spot from which to admire the views with a cocktail in hand.

A small library of books, movies and games is also offered for entertainment and information.

Pease note M/C Tip Top II (8-Day Cruise) operates from Friday to Friday.

We also have 4, 5, 11 and 15 day cruises with different itineraries, just ask us for more information.

Included

  • International flights
  • Galapagos roundtrip flight
  • Airport transfers (mainland Ecuador)
  • 2 nights Quito/Guayaquil
  • 7 nights accommodation on board the M/C Tip Top II
  • All Transfers in Galapagos: Airport - Yacht - Airport
  • Three meals a day (Galapagos Cruise)
  • Drinking water, tea or coffee
  • Briefings and lectures
  • Visit to the Islands
  • English speaking naturalist guide
  • Fuel Surcharge
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Not Included:

  • Entrance Fee ($100 per person)
  • Transit Control Card ($20 per person)
  • Wet suit
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.

Prices will vary according to availability of airfares on the dates of travel and seasonal hotel and airfare surcharges.

Please ask us for any current special offers.

9 nights Galapagos Cruise - Tip Top II:

  • Price from £3,785 pp

This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.

Prices will vary according to choice of hotel and seasonal airfare and hotel surcharges. Please ask us for any current special offers.

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